Spousal Consent: Get it Signed!
While many business owners will knowingly take on risk to pursue their business venture, I would gamble to say that they are mostly, if not all, risk-averse when it comes … Continued
General
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Too Old for “Cool” – Job Loss Before Age 65
Our culture today appears obsessed with youth. We attempt to prevent aging with cosmetics, surgeries, vitamins and celery juice. Yet some things we can’t prevent with juice and serums, for … Continued
Your Stock Options May be Considered “Income” For Purposes of Child Support
In the world of startups, the compensation and benefit structure is more unique as compared to other professionals. The younger the startup, the greater likelihood that the base salary will … Continued
Stop The Delay and File Your Divorce.
You may delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again. — Benjamin Franklin We are all guilty of procrastination from time to time, whether it be … Continued
Telling It To The Judge
Heading to court for many family law litigants is a scary process; a trip many litigants will try and avoid all together during their family law matter. Indeed, courtroom proceedings … Continued
New Year, New Laws
As divorce lawyers, we understand that divorce is fundamentally about change and an essential element of our jobs is guiding our clients through that change. New family structure. New bank … Continued
Signed, Sealed, and Not Delivered: The Religious “Prenup”
Prior to marriage, many couples believe that, in accordance with religious traditions, they are signing a prenuptial agreement. However, they are likely mistaken. Religious agreements, such as Ketubahs and Mahrs, … Continued
Pets in Divorce
Reprinted from the January 9, 2019, Los Angeles Daily Journal, Marlo Van Oorschot’s and Cara Boroda’s article titled “Is the California Family Code going to the dogs?” explores the new … Continued
Are You a “Free -Range Parent”?
For years we’ve heard about “Helicopter Parents”, a style of parenting many feel is the overprotection of children, perhaps to the detriment of children as they mature into adults. When … Continued
To Delay, Or Not to Delay, that is The Question
The decision to file for divorce is not just a legal action—a lawsuit—but also a deeply personal and important decision. In fact, it may arguably be one of the most … Continued